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LOT 2320
Medieval Bronze Pocket Mirror Case
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (15.9 grams, 42 mm).
Comprising two recessed panels, each hinged at one edge, with punched triangular markings in curved and cross-shaped bands.
ProvenanceFound Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015.
Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.
Cf. National Museum of Ireland, museum number E499:39.
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LOT 2320
Medieval Bronze Pocket Mirror Case
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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Medieval Bronze Purse Bar with Frame
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Elliptical round-section frame with attachment loops to the reverse, hinged bar to the top with cuboid mount, heater shield to each face one with pile motif and the other with chevron and pellets; frame repaired. 141 grams, 20 cm
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. -
Medieval Stained Glass Roundel Pair
Northern France, circa 1280 A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Bids: 4 | Current Bid: £190
Comprising: matched pair, each a discoid panel with lead frame, inner quatrefoil of coloured glass with central square frame; modern hooks for suspension. 3.7 kg total, 38 cm wide each
Charles van der Heyden, Rotterdam, until 1994; by descent within the family until 2020. -
Medieval Gold Iconographic Ring with Saint Catherine
Circa 15th century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
With an oval bezel engraved in fine outline with Saint Catherine of Alexandria, shown standing frontally beside the spiked wheel of her martyrdom; the shoulders engraved with stylised floral ornament, curved fluting and rows of beaded decoration extending around the hoop. 2.62 grams, 19.22 mm overall, 17.42 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Acquired on the European art market. UK, private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13505-263380.
Saint Catherine was among the saints represented on late medieval English iconographic rings, which served as personal expressions of devotion.
